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My Take
Ken Livingstone strikes me as one of those rare politicians who genuinely refused to be tamed. Rising from working-class Lambeth to lead the Greater London Council and then become the first-ever Mayor of London, he never shied from controversy. Whatever side you land on, his nerve to push bold ideas like the congestion charge was real. What intrigues me most is his sheer versatility, doubling as autobiographer and broadcaster, even holding a fellowship of the Zoological Society. He was a man who relished playing the villain when conviction demanded it, and that stubborn backbone is exactly what makes him memorable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ken Livingstone
- Name (Japanese)
- ケン・リヴィングストン
- Reading
- けん・りゔぃんぐすとん
- Born
- June 17, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Lambeth, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician / autobiographer / broadcaster
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Fellow of the Zoological Society of London
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ken Livingstone born?
Born June 17, 1945 (age 81).
Where is Ken Livingstone from?
Ken Livingstone is from Lambeth, United Kingdom.
What does Ken Livingstone do?
Ken Livingstone works as politician, autobiographer, broadcaster.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.